Should I Evict?

[Dustin Beam]

So July is the first month that I've collected rent at my new properties. I got all the rent except from one tenant. From all accounts from the previous owner, she was a model tenant. In fact, I remember being in her apartment. It was very clean and kept up, not to mention "home-y" if that makes sense. Decorated like she was there to stay. And I believe she has been there for a long time.

So, I've called a few times, left 2 messages. But I can't confirm the number is hers (it's just what was given to me by previous owners, could be a typo), nor do I know if it's a cell number or landline. Knocked on her door, but no answer. I took a chance an looked on FB and I think she's on vacation. But keep in mind, I've never met her so I can't say for sure if the person on FB is her.

Today, I intent to put the demand of rent notice on her door (assuming she doesn't answer). My question is how long would you wait to start evicting?

Considering there was a transition in ownership and she may be on vacation and the phone number I have may be a landline, should I wait another week or so? I'd hate to lose a great tenant because of some confusion and bad timing.